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FY12 GRZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 GRZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,499 miles

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate,

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 1 Dec 2025 89,499 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate,

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,502 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Fail 10 Dec 2024 86,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,845 miles

SOME STEERING AND SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND DETERIORATE

SURFACE RUST ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,142 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 28 Nov 2022 79,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,039 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 75,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,574 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

rear o/s tyre starting to wear on edge

some surface rust on exhaust.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 70,574 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

rear o/s tyre starting to wear on edge

some surface rust on exhaust.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,902 miles

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 31 May 2019 61,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

antifreeze below min

Fail 31 May 2019 61,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

antifreeze below min

Pass 21 May 2018 54,102 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 54,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,376 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 39,371 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 27,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 17,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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FY12 GRZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY12 GRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY12 GRZ registered?

FY12 GRZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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